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2 Introduction Let us introduce ourselves and our roles at Delaware Department of. - Carmen Gallagher, Program Manager for Delaware First - Marcie Shahan, Support Person for Delaware First Preferred contact method Phone Delaware First What is your role?

3 Background on Qualifications Delaware Department of is responsible for: - Managing Delaware First - Managing the Early Childhood Professional Development through the Delaware Institute for Excellence in Early Childhood - Delaware Stars Qualifications have been a part of licensing since 2007

4 Applicant Process for Qualifications How do I apply? Once an individual believes that he/she is fully qualified for a position, a person should then take the following steps. - Complete the appropriate application, selecting the position for which you are seeking to be qualified. - Collect your official sealed transcripts (in envelope from the college unopened), copy of diplomas and training certificates to document training and education to meet the specific qualifications. - Make copy of your driver s license or state issued photo ID (used for photo ID & date of birth verification). - Collect signed copies of verification of experience forms to verify past & current employment (form must be completely filled out). - Carefully review all documents and mail the forms and all documents to: Delaware Department of ATTN: Delaware First Townsend Building 401 Federal Street, Suite #2 Dover, DE 19901

5 Incomplete Applications Applications will not be processed if they are missing information or are incomplete. Please check for the following items before sending: - Signed Application - All items are filled out completely on the verification of experience form - All transcripts are official (in a sealed envelope un-opened) - Driver s license or photo ID Incomplete applications or those missing documentation will be held for 60 days. A missing information letter will go to the address listed on the application within a week of application receipt. If we do not receive a response or the missing information requested then the entire application packet will be returned after the 60 days.

8 Early Childhood Administrator - Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age - Minimum of eighteen (18) months experience working with children ages birth through second grade in a group setting. - Associate or Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university with 15 total credits in early childhood with 3 credits in each of the following areas: Child development/learning Environment/curriculum Social-emotional development Observation/assessment One 3 credit course in a early childhood elective.

9 Early Childhood Curriculum Coordinator Option A H.S. with 15 college credits - Must be at least twenty (20) years of age - High school diploma or its equivalent AND fifteen (15) college credits in child development or early childhood education including 6 credits in early childhood curriculum development and planning. - Twenty-four (24) months working full-time with children birth through second grade in a group setting.

10 Early Childhood Curriculum Coordinator Option B Related Bachelor s or Associates Degree with 15 college credits - Must be at least twenty (20) years of age - Bachelor s or Associate s degree in early childhood education, child development, elementary education or elementary special education AND fifteen (15) college credits in child development or early childhood education including 6 credits in early childhood curriculum development and planning. - Three (3) months supervised student teaching in birth through second grade AND (3) months of experience working with children birth through second grade in a group setting for Associate s Degree - Three (3) months supervised student teaching in birth through second grade for Bachelor s Degree - OR six (6) months of full-time experience working with children birth through second grade in a group setting.

11 Early Childhood Curriculum Coordinator Option C Bachelor s or Associate s Degree in any other field/major AND with 15 college credits - Must be at least twenty (20) years of age - Associate s degree in any other area of study/major AND fifteen (15) college credits in child development or early childhood education including 6 credits in early childhood curriculum development and planning. - Twelve (12) months of full-time experience working with children birth through second grade in a group setting with an Associate s Degree.

12 Early Childhood Teacher Options A, B, C, D & E - Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age - High school diploma or its equivalent recognized by the Delaware Department of AND one of the following: TECE 1 & 2 A valid CDA Delaware Department of Labor s Early Childhood Apprenticeship Program A vocational/technical high school three year early childhood program. The Montessori Infant and Toddler Full/Associate Credential OR Montessori Early Childhood Full/Associate Credential. - Twelve (12) months of full-time experience working with children birth through second grade in a group setting.

13 Early Childhood Teacher Option F - Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age - Nine (9) college credits from a regionally accredited college or university of which three (3) must be in early childhood education, child development, and positive behavior management. - Twelve (12) months of full-time experience working with children birth through second grade in a group setting.

14 Early Childhood Teacher Option G - Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age - Successful completion of a one year early childhood diploma program from a two year college. - Twelve (12) months of full-time experience working with children birth through second grade in a group setting.

15 Early Childhood Teacher Option H Bachelor s or Associate s Degree in a related field - Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age. - Bachelor s degree or Associate s degree in early childhood education, child development, elementary education, elementary special education, or child psychology with six (6) credits in child development or early childhood education. - Three (3) months of supervised student teaching birth through second grade OR six (6) months of experience working with children birth through second grade in a group setting.

16 Early Childhood Teacher Option I Bachelor s Or Associate s Degree in Any Area/Major of Study - Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age - Bachelor s degree or Associate degree in any area of study/major with six (6) credits in child development or early childhood education. - Six (6) months of experience working with children birth through second grade in a group setting.

17 Early Childhood Assistant Teacher - Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age. High school diploma or its equivalent recognized by the Delaware Department of and one of the following: TECE 1 Successful completion of a traditional High School Early Childhood Career Pathway. - OR Six (6) college credits from a regionally accredited college or university with three in early childhood education and three credits in child development. - Minimum of six (6) months experience working with children birth through second grade in a group setting.

18 Early Childhood Intern Option A - Must be at least sixteen (16) years of age. - Successful completion of at least three (3) college credits from a regionally accredited college or university in either child development or early childhood education. - OR successful completion of at least 15 clock hours of quality assured training in early care and education. - None Required

19 Early Childhood Intern Option B - Must be at least fifteen (15) years of age - Currently attending a vocational or technical high school s three-year program in early childhood education or a traditional high school s career pathway program in early childhood with verification of enrollment. - None Required

20 School Administrator - Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age - At least a bachelor s degree or associate s degree from a regionally accredited college or university with 15 school-age College credits with 3 from each of the following areas: - Child development/learning - Environment/curriculum - Social-emotional development - Observation/assessment - One three-credit course in a school-age elective - Eighteen (18) months of experience working with children kindergarten through sixth grade in a group setting.

21 School- Site Coordinator - Must be at least twenty (20) years of age - Twelve (12) college credits from a regionally accredited institution in recreation, elementary education, school-age care, or school-age administration. - One (1) year of full time experience working with children kindergarten through sixth grade in a group setting.

22 School- Site Assistant Option A College Credits - Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age. - Three (3) college credits in recreation, elementary education, school-age care, or school-age administration. - Nine (9) months part time experience for one school year from September to June providing education/care to children in kindergarten through sixth grade in a group setting. - or 3 months full time employment for one summer from June to August providing education/care to children in kindergarten through sixth grade in a group setting.

23 School- Site Assistant Option B - Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age. - High school diploma or its equivalent recognized by Delaware Department of has to be provided AND 45 Clock hours of quality assured training related to the needs of the school-age children served. - Nine (9) months part time experience for one school year from September to June providing education/care to children in kindergarten through sixth grade in a group setting. - or 3 months full time employment for one summer from June to August providing education/care to children in kindergarten through sixth grade in a group setting.

24 School- Site Assistant Option C - Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age. - High school diploma or its equivalent recognized by Delaware Department of has to be provided. AND fifteen (15) Clock hours of quality assured training in school-age care. - Part time employment for two (2) school years September-June (18 months) of experience providing education/care to children in kindergarten through sixth grade in a group setting. - OR full time employment for one (1) school year (9 months) of experience providing education/care to children in kindergarten through sixth grade in a group setting. - OR Two (2) summer sessions June-August of full time employment providing education/care to children kindergarten through sixth grade in a group setting.

25 School Intern Option A - Must be at least sixteen (16) years of age - Successful completion of at least three (3) college or university credits in recreation, elementary education, school-age care, or school-age administration - OR successful completion of at least 15 clock hours of quality assured training in school-age care completed within 12 months of employment. - None Required

26 School Intern Option B - Must be at least fifteen (15) years of age - Currently attending a vocational or technical high school s three-year program in early childhood education or a traditional high school s career pathway program in early childhood with verification of enrollment. - None Required

27 Regionally Accredited College or University How do I know if the college or university is regionally accredited? - Go to the following website to find out which agency issues the college or university s accreditation: - Then compare to see if it s one of the accepted regional accrediting agencies: Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges Western Association of Schools and Colleges Higher Learning Commission Middle States Commission on Higher New England Association of Schools and Colleges Commission on Institutions of Higher Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges WASC Senior College and University Commission

28 Regional Accreditation What if I m currently enrolled in a college or university that not regionally accredited? - As long as you have been active in the program within the last year (cannot have more than 12 months of inactivity) you will have 2 years to complete your current program (June 30, 2017). - Any other questions on the new regional accreditation requirements?

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